Chris De Young wrote:
> While we're on the topic if the vacuum sealers -- just how much better
> do they really work, anyway? Is it really worth it, compared to say
> ziplock freezer bacgs, or is it an extra $1/bag (maybe not quite) for a
> 15% gain?
>
> I'm toying with the idea of getting one, but I'm not convined they're
> going to be *that* much better.
>
> Experiences?
>
> Thanks!

They are. Ziplocks and their cousins are somewhat porous and will let
air into the bag over time. I can only speak for the Tilia sealer and
will tell ya that they don't. I've not thrown one thing out since I
bought it due to freezer burn. If it ever dies I'll buy another Tilia
in a heartbeat. Yes, the bags are somewhat costly but as another poster
said, if you cut them larger than you really need you can reuse them
after washing. They can go from freezer to microwave or into boiling
water to reheat leftovers as well. To wash 'em I turn them inside out
and into the dishwasher.

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